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Mbah Sets 2m Enugu APC Membership Target

08.01.2026

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced that the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) aims to build a two-million-member base, declaring that the era of fragmented politics that denied Enugu State the benefits of the centre is over. Mbah made the statement during the flag-off of the APC e-registration...

Ex-APC Nat’l Chairman Denies Defecting To ADC

08.01.2026

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has denied reports that he defected to the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). Adamu, speaking exclusively to New Telegraph, described the report as false and a social media attempt to attract attention. He stressed, “I am not an ungrateful politician.” A two-term governor...

APC Chieftain Hails Kalu’s Efforts In Uniting Party For 2027

08.01.2026

The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), South East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has commended Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, for uniting the party in Abia State, calling for stronger alliances ahead of the 2027 elections. Arodiogbu, who also serves as Chairman of the Governing Board of David Umahi...

Ukodhiko’s Performance Record Underscores Robust Lawmaking – Egware

08.01.2026

The Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Media, Dr. Nelson Egware, has lauded the Member representing Isoko North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. (Pst.) Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, for his wide-ranging legislative, developmental, and social interventions between 2023 and 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday, Egware said...

Delta LP Members Flock To ADC After Obi’s Defection

08.01.2026

The defection of the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has triggered a significant political realignment in Delta State, prompting the 2023 governorship candidate, Deacon Ken Pela, to lead a sizable group of party members into the ADC. Pela, along with LP candidates for the National Assembly,...

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NNPP Faults Court’s Reversal Of Dissolution Of Kano Executive C’ttees

08.01.2026

The leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has faulted the purported reversal of the dissolution of its executive committees in Kano State, describing it as an abuse of court process. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Ladipo Johnson, the NNPP described reports of the reversal of its internal...

Bekee-led Rivers APC Rejects Assembly’s Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

08.01.2026

The Emeka Bekee-led Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment proceedings launched by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as destabilizing. In a statement signed by its publicity secretary, Darlington Nwauju, the party said that while the legislature is an independent body...

Zamfara APC Captures Over 30,000, Dismisses Alleged Selective Exercise

08.01.2026

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by the Aminu Sani Jaji political movement that the ongoing e-registration exercise is selective, alleging that some party members were denied the opportunity to register. The clarification was made during a press briefing by the Publicity Secretary of the APC and State...

Rivers Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Fubara

08.01.2026

On Thursday, the Rivers State House of Assembly commenced an impeachment proceeding against the incumbent Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. New Telegraph gathered that the State Assembly kicked off the process at plenary on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule is currently presiding over the session, accusing Governor Fubara and his deputy...

Why We’re Reviewing ADC Constitution – Mark

08.01.2026

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, said the party is embarking on a review of its constitution to ensure it reflects present realities, meets future challenges, and aligns with global best practices in democratic party administration. Mark, who spoke on Thursday at the inauguration of the 22-member ADC Constitution...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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